Thrifty Thinking: Fix N Zip

Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.

If you have a jacket with a zipper that doesn't work, the jacket is pretty much useless. Some brands will repair/replace the zipper (or send you a new jacket), but most won't. Replacing the zipper yourself can be time-consuming and difficult, and it can be expensive to buy new jackets if the zipper is the only thing wrong.

Fix N Zip is a quick and easy way to repair most zippers due to missing or damaged teeth., or zippers that separate. It comes in a few different sizes to work better with certain zippers. It's easier than replacing the zipper and can be used on all types of zippers (open ended, closed ended, and invisible) with handy tutorials available.

I have a jacket that was a hand-me-down from a couple kids before my first daughter got it. When she wore it, the zipper often opened from the bottom and split open. I tried this, and the zipper stays put now that the jacket is in use by my older daughter! It took me a couple minutes, but it saved the hassle and expense of a new jacket! It can be reused and costs about $10 (a little more for some sizes) - much cheaper than a new jacket, even on the first use.